Hope editorial hails roads policy and freighted highway drive
The Hope column critiques Arkansas road politics from the perspective of economic access. It contrasts past quiet lobbying with louder campaigns, urging through routes from Pine Bluff and Texarkana to connect Hope with Lewisville Stamps Arkana and Shreveport. It notes 1933 shoe production rising 7 percent from 1938.
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Bomber Raid Turns Bremen Into Sea Of Flames
RAF bombers struck Bremen for a third night, turning the industrial port into a sea of flames. The air ministry said explosive and incendiary bombs caused extensive damage with eighteen red fires and many white fires, signaling heavier destruction than prior raids. Other attacks on Nazi territories were also reported.
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Axis Alliance and the 1940 World Reshape Debate
A 1940 analysis highlights three pivotal developments: the formation of the Axis Triple Alliance linking Germany Italy and Japan and the Nazi New Order. Britain's remarkable recovery and defense strategy opposing German aggression. and the strengthening of the Western Hemisphere unity with the United States and 21 republics vowing mutual defense. The piece argues the Axis alliance would redefine global economics politics and society, while Britain’s resilience and hemispheric solidarity shape the war’s trajectory.
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Japan Rejects Demands in Marine Arrest
PEIPING Japan flatly rejected demands for the illegal arrest of five U S Marines in a cabaret New Year Eve incident. Col Allen Turnage Marine commander said Japan declined to apologize and asserted the marines were responsible. He stood by his demand for an apology despite a lengthy conference.
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The Reich Is Still Poor The Reich Is Still Poor
The article assesses the first full year of war, noting Germany’s string of battlefield victories but limited gains in world resources. It argues Germany has seized vast European territory yet remains short of essential grains, metals, and other wartime sinews, with limited access to global resources. It highlights Adolf Hitler’s control across Europe while resource shortages persist.
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Five questions about leading women sports figures
A page asks five questions about top female athletes of 1940 focusing on golf tennis diving and skating. It queries U S national champions for 1940 in women’s golf and tennis, the women’s national high diving champion, a renowned professional skater who married in 1946, and a girl skater who set many junior race records.
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U. S
Unemployment Dips in Germany
Berlin Germany Dr Frew drich Sycup state secretary of the German lubber ministry reports that 1 1 0 0 0 0 foreigners in addition to 32 000 prisoners of war are employed in Germany when the war broke out there were 63 000 unemployed persons in Germany compared with 32 000 now fewer than 14 percent would be able to work according to Dr Syrup The figures reflect wartime employment changes and present a snapshot of the labor market during the period.
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Names Submitted for Arkansas Vacancy on Eighth Circuit
Five Arkansas lawyers have been submitted to the Department of Justice by the state’s senators for consideration of the vacancy on the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Sources say any of the five would be satisfactory and the appointment should go to an Arkansan. The nominees are C. R. Berry Fort Smith Walter G. Riddick Little Rock Abe Collins DeQueen Joe Barrett Jonesboro and Vincent Miles Fort Smith now with the Post Office Department in Washington.
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Post Office Department
Washington
New Congress Opens Amid Debate On War Aid to Britain
Washington headline reports the Seventy-seventh Congress convening in subdued mood with House and Senate organizing, officers chosen, and routine business settled. President Roosevelt will outline views on U S aid to Great Britain and defense as foreign policy faces early opposition. House chaplain prayed for democracy. Speaker Rayburn urged national unity. Senator Wheeler warned of a solid bloc ready to oppose Roosevelt policies.
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Granted AUSTIN Texas election returns filed or not
Thirty three Texas counties failed to file their returns in the Navy emiber election leaving ballots of 90000 persons officially unrecorded. There is no penalty provided by law. Secretary of State M Flowers has suggested remedial legislation. There are about 50 natural bridges of good size in the United States.
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British Claims Victory at Bardia Siege With Wide Breakthrough
The British reported taking over half the Bardia defense and capturing about 8,000 Italians as Australian forces penetrated the lines on a nine mile front. Tanks and armored cars led the assault through pill boxes and dunes, with light Australian casualties and ongoing operations described as successful.
Plane Lands in Shallow Water on Texas Ranch
Two naval airmen rode out a blizzard in an ice weighed bomber after six crew members bailed out. Lt. Murray Hanson and Ensign Robert Clark steered the craft to a lake on the Santa Fe ranch near Big Springs, saving themselves despite heavy storms and rough terrain. One crewman was found dead after parachute failure.
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Santa Fe Ranch
United States Leads World in Wildlife Conservation
A statement reflects that the United States now heads global efforts in wildlife conservation, positioning the nation as a leader in protecting species and ecosystems.
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United States
Quotations on a divided kingdom and house
A biblical verse from Luke 11 17 18 warns that every kingdom divided against itself will be brought to desolation and a house divided against a house will fall expressing the peril of internal division. The saying emphasizes unity and political stability.
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Hope Schools Reopen Monday in Hope
Miss Beryl Henry, superintendent, announced Saturday that all Hope public schools will reopen Monday morning. New teachers fill vacancies after four resignations. replacements include Mrs. Sumerville, Miss Davis, Elbert Davis, and Mrs. Mack Stuart. High school cafeteria closed next week for a few days, causing lunch inconvenience. Signed, Beryl Henry, Supt. of Schools.
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Hope Public Schools
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East Texas Teachers College
Dick Ligon
Elbert Davis
Henderson
Mack Stuart
Rev Brewster Sued for 30000 in Benton Court
Two personal injury suits filed in Circuit Court seek damages. Mamie Justice, widow of J. S. Justice of Memphis, alleges death in an auto collision near Benton on November 3 against Rev. Thomas Brewster of Hope for 30000. Dan Hardin, ex employee of American Cyanamid and Chemical, seeks 40000 for injuries alleged August 5 while working on a test pit for the defendant company.
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Thomas Brewster
Hope
Dan Hardin
American Cyanimid and Chemical Corporation
13 Foot Swordfish Caught Off Oslofjord Sets Record
Reports say four rare swordfish, including a 13 foot individual, were caught in the Oslofjord near here. The monster weighed about 440 pounds with a sword length of 9 feet 9 inches, described as the largest ever seen in Norwegian waters by newspapers.
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District 10 to Meet Here for Tournament Dates
Officials from District 10 schools will gather at the high school Saturday at 2 to set dates and sites for annual basketball tournaments track and field events and music festivities. Miss Beryl Henry announces eight counties and about 40 AAA schools within the district. Representatives from Nashville Magnolia Texarkana Stamps Lewisville Murfreesboro Ashdown DeQueen Foulke Village Garland City Mineral Springs Washington Blevins Saratoga Bright Star Spring Hill Patmos Cal e Lacksburg Waldo McNeil expected. Texarkana and Hope are defending senior athletic champions.
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Former Hope Woman Dies at Hannibal Home
Mrs. Clarence Carson 32, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Erwin of Hope, died at her Hannibal Missouri residence late Friday night. Known locally as Mrs. Anice Reese, she lived with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reese for years. Body arrived 9:45 Saturday night. Funeral and burial set for 2:40 Sunday at Shower Springs. Survived by six brothers and three sisters besides her parents.
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J. W. Erwin
Hope
Hannibal
Carson
Anice Reese
Carl Reese
Shower Springs
Metaxas Outlines Greek War Aims in Victory Push
Greek Premier Metaxas told Niki in an interview that Greece’s war aim is to secure national independence and freedom of development, insisting Greece will not tolerate external claims on its right to grow. He described the war as fought to final victory and warned against coveting Greece’s rights. Dispatches note Italian forces suffering fresh losses as they press attacks near the Ionian coast amid Greek advances toward the Italian held port of Valona.
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Kiwanis Heads Are Installed in Hope Club
Ched Hall was installed as president of the Hope Kiwanis Club at a banquet and Ladies Night at Hotel Barlow. Inducted with him for 1941 were officers J. B. Hill Buford Poe C Paul Tolles immediate past-president G T Ce Edwin Hawkins Olin Lewis James H Fillinton CIS Stewart A W Stubbleman and Charles W Tarpley directors. Lieutenant Governor of the Arkansas Kiwanis officiated. Rev. Tom J Wilbanks of Texarkana gave an inspirational address.
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G. T. Cea
Edwin Hawkins
Olin Lewis
James H. Fillinton
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George Sammons
Johny Schlottman and Son
B. A. Watson
Tom J. Wils
Bbbanks
Herbert Wren
Texarkana
Oscar Spear
Pine Bluff
Gladine Morris
Josephine Morris
G. T. Cross
Cecil Dennis
Frank Douglass
Byron Evans
J. E. Hamill
Mary Louise Keith
B. E. McMaher
Lawrence Martin
James H. Pilkinton
A. W. Stubbeman
Charles W. Tarpley
Paul Tolleson
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King preserves biscuit from 1893 Lipscomb oven
Nashville report notes Robert S. King owns a 40 year old biscuit baked in David Lipscomb College's new kitchen in 1893. His father-in-law witnessed the first pan and pocketed it as a memento. Separately a survey finds four of every five dresses bought in the United States are returned for exchange or refund.
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